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Synthesis cost dictates the commercial viability of lead sulfide and perovskite quantum dot photovoltaics

Joel Jean, J. Xiao, Robert Nick, Nicole Moody, Michel Nasilowski, Moungi G. Bawendi, Vladimir Bulović

Energy & Environmental Science · 2018 · 158 citations · 29 references

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A Monte Carlo analysis shows that the present cost of synthesizing colloidal quantum dots (QDs) is prohibitively high for photovoltaic (PV) applications.

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Synthesis and characterization of nearly monodisperse CdE (E = sulfur, selenium, tellurium) semiconductor nanocrystallites

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Nanocrystals of Cesium Lead Halide Perovskites (CsPbX<sub>3</sub>, X = Cl, Br, and I): Novel Optoelectronic Materials Showing Bright Emission with Wide Color Gamut

Loredana Proteşescu, Sergii Yakunin, Maryna I. Bodnarchuk et al. · Nano Letters · 2015 · 9K citations · Full text

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Quantum dot–induced phase stabilization of α-CsPbI <sub>3</sub> perovskite for high-efficiency photovoltaics

Abhishek Swarnkar, Ashley R. Marshall, Erin M. Sanehira et al. · Science · 2016 · 2.7K citations · Full text

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Colloidal PbS Nanocrystals with Size‐Tunable Near‐Infrared Emission: Observation of Post‐Synthesis Self‐Narrowing of the Particle Size Distribution

Margaret A. Hines, Gregory D. Scholes · Advanced Materials · 2003 · 1.8K citations

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Materials Availability Expands the Opportunity for Large-Scale Photovoltaics Deployment

Cyrus Wadia, A. Paul Alivisatos, Daniel M. Kammen · Environmental Science & Technology · 2009 · 1.1K citations

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